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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Buckingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £18 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 2h 24m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, while a train costs an average of £78.
Distance: 72 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£78 Average Price | £18 Average Price Cheapest | £14 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 31m Average total duration 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Leicester to Buckingham, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Buckingham:
A coach is £60 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Buckingham costing on average £78.
Other travel options to Buckingham take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 31m.
Tickets start at around £78 compared to roughly £14 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£63. The journey takes 2h 1m versus 1h 13m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The most popular day trips by bus from Buckingham are Oxford, London, Milton Keynes, Cambridge and Birmingham. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your bus from Buckingham on Omio.
Oxford is known for its historic university, elegant colleges and long academic tradition. Its medieval streets, museums and riverside setting give the city a thoughtful but lively character.
London blends royal history with modern city life, known for its museums, theatre and global food scene. Along the Thames, grand landmarks sit beside diverse neighbourhoods shaped by finance, fashion and contemporary culture.
Milton Keynes is a modern Buckinghamshire city known for its grid layout, green spaces and major shopping centre. It is closely linked with Bletchley Park and has a spacious, practical character shaped by post-war planning.
Cambridge is a historic university city on the River Cam, known for its colleges and punting. Its compact centre, museums and green spaces give it an academic yet lively feel.
Birmingham is known for its industrial past, canal network and diverse food scene. It combines major shopping and cultural landmarks with lively neighbourhoods shaped by manufacturing, music and modern city life.
Travel to Buckingham easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Leicester to Buckingham.
This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Buckingham:
A coach is £60 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Buckingham costing on average £78.
Other travel options to Buckingham take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 31m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leicester and Buckingham as scheduled services by can vary by season or day of the week.
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